Garnet Color Change and Diopside Physical Properties

Garnet Color Change

Diopside

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.22-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaMgSi₂O₆

Garnet Color Change and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Color Change and Diopside physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Garnet Color Change and Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Garnet Color Change and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet Color Change and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet Color Change and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet Color Change is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.